Acts 11:15

Bible in Basic English (1941)

And, while I was talking to them, the Holy Spirit came on them, as on us at first.

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  • Acts 2:2-9 : 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like the rushing of a violent wind, and all the house where they were was full of it. 3 And they saw tongues, like flames of fire, coming to rest on every one of them. 4 And they were all full of the Holy Spirit, and were talking in different languages, as the Spirit gave them power. 5 Now there were living at Jerusalem, Jews, God-fearing men, from every nation under heaven. 6 And when this sound came to their ears, they all came together, and were greatly surprised because every man was hearing the words of the disciples in his special language. 7 And they were full of wonder and said, Are not all these men Galilaeans? 8 And how is it that every one of us is hearing their words in the language which was ours from our birth? 9 Men of Parthia, Media, and Elam, and those living in Mesopotamia, in Judaea and Cappadocia, in Pontus and Asia, 10 In Phrygia and Pamphylia, in Egypt and the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and those who have come from Rome, Jews by birth and others who have become Jews, 11 Men of Crete and Arabia, to all of us they are talking in our different languages, of the great works of God. 12 And they were all surprised and in doubt saying to one another, What is the reason of this?
  • Acts 4:31 : 31 And when their prayer was ended, the place where they were was violently moved, and they all became full of the Holy Spirit, preaching the word of God without fear.
  • Acts 10:34-46 : 34 Then Peter said, Truly, I see clearly that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation, the man who has fear of him and does righteousness is pleasing to him. 36 The word which he sent to the children of Israel, giving the good news of peace through Jesus Christ (who is Lord of all)-- 37 That word you yourselves have knowledge of, which was made public through all Judaea, starting from Galilee, after the baptism of which John was the preacher, 38 About Jesus of Nazareth, how God gave the Holy Spirit to him, with power: and how he went about doing good and making well all who were troubled by evil spirits, for God was with him. 39 And we are witnesses of all the things which he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem; whom they put to death, hanging him on a tree. 40 On the third day God gave him back to life, and let him be seen, 41 Not by all the people, but by witnesses marked out before by God, even by us, who took food and drink with him after he came back from the dead. 42 And he gave us orders to give news of this to the people, and to give public witness that this is he whom God has made judge of the living and the dead. 43 To him all the prophets give witness, that through his name everyone who has faith in him will have forgiveness of sins. 44 While Peter was saying these words, the Holy Spirit came on all those who were hearing the word. 45 And the Jews of the faith, who had come with Peter, were full of wonder, because the Holy Spirit was given to the Gentiles, 46 And they were talking in tongues, and giving glory to God. Then Peter said,
  • Acts 19:6 : 6 And when Paul had put his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they had the power of talking in tongues, and acting like prophets.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Acts 11:16-18
    3 verses
    86%

    16 And the words of the Lord came into my mind, how he said, The baptism of John was with water, but you will have baptism with the Holy Spirit.

    17 If then God gave them, when they had faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the same as he gave to us, who was I to go against God?

    18 And hearing these things they said nothing more, but gave glory to God, saying, Then to the Gentiles as to us has God given a change of heart, so that they may have life.

  • Acts 10:44-48
    5 verses
    81%

    44 While Peter was saying these words, the Holy Spirit came on all those who were hearing the word.

    45 And the Jews of the faith, who had come with Peter, were full of wonder, because the Holy Spirit was given to the Gentiles,

    46 And they were talking in tongues, and giving glory to God. Then Peter said,

    47 Will any man say that these may not have baptism who have been given the Holy Spirit as we have?

    48 And he gave orders for them to have baptism in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they kept him with them for some days.

  • Acts 2:1-4
    4 verses
    79%

    1 And when the day of Pentecost was come, they were all together in one place.

    2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like the rushing of a violent wind, and all the house where they were was full of it.

    3 And they saw tongues, like flames of fire, coming to rest on every one of them.

    4 And they were all full of the Holy Spirit, and were talking in different languages, as the Spirit gave them power.

  • Acts 8:14-19
    6 verses
    79%

    14 Now when the Apostles at Jerusalem had news that the people of Samaria had taken the word of God into their hearts, they sent to them Peter and John;

    15 Who, when they came there, made prayer for them, that the Holy Spirit might be given to them:

    16 For up to that time he had not come on any of them; only baptism had been given to them in the name of the Lord Jesus.

    17 Then they put their hands on them, and the Holy Spirit came on them.

    18 Now when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the touch of the Apostles' hands, he made them an offering of money, saying,

    19 Give me this power, so that when I put my hands on anyone he may get the Holy Spirit.

  • Acts 19:5-7
    3 verses
    78%

    5 And hearing this, they had baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus.

    6 And when Paul had put his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they had the power of talking in tongues, and acting like prophets.

    7 And there were about twelve of these men.

  • Acts 15:8
    76%

    8 And God, the searcher of hearts, was a witness to them, giving them the Holy Spirit even as he did to us;

  • Acts 19:2-3
    2 verses
    76%

    2 And he said to them, Did you get the Holy Spirit when you had faith? And they said to him, No, we have had no knowledge of the Holy Spirit.

    3 And he said, What sort of baptism did you have? And they said, The baptism of John.

  • Acts 1:5
    74%

    5 For the baptism of John was with water, but you will have baptism with the Holy Spirit, after a little time.

  • Acts 11:14
    74%

    14 Who will say words to you through which you and all your family may get salvation.

  • Acts 2:37-38
    2 verses
    72%

    37 Now when these words came to their ears their hearts were troubled, and they said to Peter and the other Apostles, Brothers, what are we to do?

    38 And Peter said, Let your hearts be changed, every one of you, and have baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will have the Holy Spirit given to you.

  • Mark 1:8
    71%

    8 I have given you baptism with water, but he will give you baptism with the Holy Spirit.

  • Acts 4:31
    71%

    31 And when their prayer was ended, the place where they were was violently moved, and they all became full of the Holy Spirit, preaching the word of God without fear.

  • Acts 11:1
    71%

    1 Now the Apostles and the brothers who were in Judaea had news that the word of God had been given to the Gentiles.

  • Acts 11:4
    70%

    4 But Peter gave them an account of it all in order, saying to them,

  • Acts 2:12
    70%

    12 And they were all surprised and in doubt saying to one another, What is the reason of this?

  • Acts 15:11
    70%

    11 But we have faith that we will get salvation through the grace of the Lord Jesus in the same way as they.

  • Acts 2:16
    70%

    16 But this is the thing which was said by the prophet Joel;

  • Acts 1:8
    70%

    8 But you will have power, when the Holy Spirit has come on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judaea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

  • Acts 16:32
    70%

    32 And they gave the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house.

  • Acts 11:11-12
    2 verses
    69%

    11 And at that minute, three men, sent from Caesarea, came to the house where we were.

    12 And the Spirit gave me orders to go with them, doubting nothing. And these six brothers came with me; and we went into that man's house:

  • Acts 2:14
    69%

    14 But Peter, getting up, with the eleven, said in a loud voice, O men of Judaea, and all you who are living in Jerusalem, take note of this and give ear to my words.

  • Acts 2:6
    69%

    6 And when this sound came to their ears, they all came together, and were greatly surprised because every man was hearing the words of the disciples in his special language.

  • 1 Thess 1:5
    69%

    5 Because our good news came to you, not in word only, but in power, and in the Holy Spirit, so that you were completely certain of it; even as you saw what our behaviour to you was like from our love to you.

  • Acts 4:8
    69%

    8 Then Peter, being full of the Holy Spirit, said to them, O you rulers of the people and men of authority,

  • Acts 13:2
    69%

    2 And while they were doing the Lord's work, and going without food, the Holy Spirit said, Let Barnabas and Saul be given to me for the special work for which they have been marked out by me.

  • Acts 13:52
    69%

    52 And the disciples were full of joy and of the Holy Spirit.

  • John 1:32
    69%

    32 And John gave this witness, saying, I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove and resting on him.

  • Acts 5:32
    69%

    32 And we are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who keep his laws.

  • Acts 2:8
    68%

    8 And how is it that every one of us is hearing their words in the language which was ours from our birth?

  • Heb 10:15
    68%

    15 And the Holy Spirit is a witness for us: for after he had said,